Avalanche Forecast
Avalanche Bulletin - Waterton Lakes National Park
Snow followed by the spring sun is the right recipe for loose wet avalanches late Monday through Tuesday. If Monday brings sun expect moderate hazards at all elevations.
Avalanche Problem 1: Loose Wet
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Travel and Terrain Advice
- Minimize exposure to steep, sun exposed slopes when the solar radiation is strong.
- Use extra caution on solar slopes or if the snow is moist or wet.
Avalanche Problem 2: Wind Slabs
What Elevation?
Which Slopes?
Chances of Avalanches?
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Watch for these developing Monday afternoon through Tuesday.
Travel and Terrain Advice
- Be careful with wind loaded pockets, especially near ridge crests and roll-overs.
Avalanche Summary
No recent avalanche activity observed in the forecast region. Uncertain snowfall amounts followed by light to moderate west winds may create isolated wind slabs. Once the sun returns, loose wet avalanches are expected on steep solar aspects.
Snowpack Summary
The forecast region received only a few centimeters on new snow since last Tuesday. Snow has been disappearing fast at lower elevations and south facing aspects, but wind loaded gulleys and north facing slope in the alpine are still holding snow. Colder temperatures have improved snowpack stability.
Weather Forecast
Light NE winds through late Sunday. Turning to a light to moderate westerly flow through the rest of the week with clear skies. Expected snow fall amounts ranging from 5 to 15 cm anticipated to begin late Sunday through Monday.
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Hazard will increase with clearing skies after new snow.